Club Officers

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President

David M. Rubenstein

Co-Founder and Co-CEO, The Carlyle Group

President

David M. Rubenstein

Co-Founder and Co-CEO, The Carlyle Group

Rubenstein is a Co-Founder and Co-CEO of The Carlyle Group, one of the world’s largest private equity firms. A signer of The Giving Pledge, Rubenstein contributes $1 million annually to The David M. Rubenstein/Economic Club of Washington, D.C. Scholarship Program, dedicated exclusively to students attending public schools and public charter schools in the District of Columbia.

First Vice President

Carol Melton

Executive Vice President for Global Public Policy, Time Warner Inc.

First Vice President

Carol Melton

Executive Vice President for Global Public Policy, Time Warner Inc.

As Time Warner's chief public policy strategist, Ms. Melton works across all of Time Warner's business units in managing issues connected to their domestic and international operations. She also is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and a Trustee of The Phillips Collection.

Vice President - Programs

Brian Kelly

Editor and Chief Content Officer, U.S. News & World Report

Vice President - Programs

Brian Kelly

Editor and Chief Content Officer, U.S. News & World Report

Kelly has led the transformation of U.S. News from a traditional print news magazine to a largely digital publishing company with a range of influential products including the Best Colleges and Best Hospitals rankings. Under his leadership, usnews.com has gained an audience of 40 million monthly users.

Chair - Global Initiative

Arne M. Sorenson

President & CEO, Marriott International, Inc.

Chair - Global Initiative

Arne M. Sorenson

President & CEO, Marriott International, Inc.

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VICE PRESIDENT - Membership

Christopher G. Caine

President & CEO, Mercator XXI, LLC

VICE PRESIDENT - Membership

Christopher G. Caine

President & CEO, Mercator XXI, LLC

In addition to leading Mercator XXI, Mr. Caine is President of the Center for Global Enterprise, a New York-based research non-profit. He serves as senior adviser for technology and public policy at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. He is an International Academy of Management fellow and a world-renowned speaker on economic development trends.

VICE PRESIDENT - Membership

David Geanacopoulos

Senior Executive Vice President for Public Affairs and Public Policy, Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

VICE PRESIDENT - Membership

David Geanacopoulos

Senior Executive Vice President for Public Affairs and Public Policy, Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

A member of the Economic Club’s Board of Directors since July 2010, Mr. Geanacopoulos serves as Co-Chair of the Membership Committee and is a member of the Strategic Planning Committee. He also sits on the boards of the Center for National Policy and the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers.

VICE PRESIDENT - Education

Gina Adams

Senior Vice President, Government Affairs, FedEx Corporation

VICE PRESIDENT - Education

Gina Adams

Senior Vice President, Government Affairs, FedEx Corporation

On behalf of FedEx, Ms. Adams works to shape commerce and transportation policy around the world. She also serves as a Board member of several organizations, including American University, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, National Museum of Women in the Arts, and is a past chair of the DC Chamber of Commerce.

VICE PRESIDENT - Finance

Jake Jones

Vice President of External Affairs and Public Policy, Daimler

VICE PRESIDENT - Finance

Jake Jones

Vice President of External Affairs and Public Policy, Daimler

Jake Jones represents the interests of Mercedes-Benz, Daimler Trucks, and Financial Services in Mexico, Canada, and the United States. He serves on the Executive Committees for the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, Organization of International Investment, Federal City Council, and Washington Performing Arts Society, and is on the German-American Business Council board.

VICE PRESIDENT - Audit

Kevin C. Virostek

Greater Washington Managing Partner, Ernst & Young LLP

VICE PRESIDENT - Audit

Kevin C. Virostek

Greater Washington Managing Partner, Ernst & Young LLP

Under Virostek’s leadership, approximately 1700 professionals work in EY’s Assurance, Tax, Advisory and Transaction practices serving some of the largest and/or fastest growing companies in the DC region. Previously, he was in charge of EY’s national Corporate Development group and was a National Director of IPO Initiatives within Ernst & Young’s Center for Strategic Transactions.

VICE PRESIDENT - Nominating

David B. Pollin

Co-Founder and President, The Buccini/Pollin Group

VICE PRESIDENT - Nominating

David B. Pollin

Co-Founder and President, The Buccini/Pollin Group

BPG is a diversified developer, owner and operator of hotel, office, multi-family, and sports & entertainment properties. Dave Pollin spends a majority of his time on the hotel portfolio of 30+ hotels valued at over $1.5 billion. His hospitality relationships have yielded numerous industry honors for BPG, including being named Hilton’s Multi-Brand Developer of the Year. A founding board member of Monument Bank of Maryland, Pollin is active with many corporate and non-profit entities.

VICE PRESIDENT - Nominating

Katharine B. Weymouth

Former Publisher and CEO, The Washington Post

VICE PRESIDENT - Nominating

Katharine B. Weymouth

Former Publisher and CEO, The Washington Post

Katharine Weymouth served as Publisher and Chief Executive Officer of The Washington Post from 2008 through the end of 2014. A Senior Advisor to the global strategic consulting firm Laurel Strategies, she serves on the Board of Graham Holdings, Cable One, the Philip L. Graham Fund, and the Field School.

VICE PRESIDENT - Resource Development

Hon. Dave McCurdy

President and CEO, American Gas Association

VICE PRESIDENT - Resource Development

Hon. Dave McCurdy

President and CEO, American Gas Association

A former member of Congress from Oklahoma (1981-1995), Mr. McCurdy served on the Defense Policy Board from 2008-2011 and currently is a member of the boards for the Center for Strategic and Budgetary Analysis, Business Council for Sustainable Energy, Alliance to Save Energy, and the U. S. Energy Association.

GENERAL COUNSEL

Wendelin A. White

Director, Goulston & Storrs PC

GENERAL COUNSEL

Wendelin A. White

Director, Goulston & Storrs PC

Concentrating in Real Estate Development and Finance, Hospitality, and Real Estate Capital Markets Practices, Ms. White is widely recognized as one of the region’s top real estate lawyers. She is active on the boards of Chevy Chase Trust Company, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Girl Scout Council of the Nation’s Capital and Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington.

Secretary

Stuart L. Solomon

President, IP3

Secretary

Stuart L. Solomon

President, IP3

Soloman led the global utilities practice for Accenture, guiding companies as they shape and transform their businesses. Named one of the Washington Business Journal’s Power 100 in 2013 and 2014, he is a member of the Greater Washington Board of Trade, Wolf Trap Foundation for Performing Arts Board, and the Advisory Board of Hankamer School of Business.

Executive Director

Mary C. Brady

Executive Director, The Economic Club of Washington, D.C.

Executive Director

Mary C. Brady

Executive Director, The Economic Club of Washington, D.C.

Brady’s affiliation with The Economic Club of Washington, D.C. began when the Club was founded in 1986. From its earliest days, she has served as the hands-on manager, coordinating all Club activities as well as managing its growth. She became the Executive Director in 2007.